Speech #520115759

In section 7. line 7. after the word "by." it is proposed to strike out "immigration" and insert "the introduction of persons or property from such country." in line 8. before the word "same." to insert the right to introduce." and in line 10. to strike out the words "suspend immigration" and insert "prohibit the introduction of persons and property." so as to read: That whenever it shall be shown to the satisfaction of the President that by reason of the existence of cholera or yellow fever or other infectious or contagious diseases in a foreign country there is series danger of the introduction of the same into the United States. and that notwithstanding the quarantine defense this danger is so increased by the introduction of persons. or property from such country. that a suspension of the right to introduce the same is demanded in the interest of the public health. the President shall have power to prohibit the introduction of persons and property from such countries or places as he shall designate and for such period of time as he may deem necessary.